CAHIR RAILWAY DERAILMENT

On the morning of 7th October 2003, a cement train bound for Waterford derailed on the approach to the railway viaduct at Cahir, Co. Tipperary.

The following pages show the viaduct on Saturday 11th October.

Photographs

The interim report of the Railway Inspectorate can be found at: Interim Cahir Accident Report

The final report of the Railway Inspectorate can be found at: Final Cahir Accident Report

An alternative report by engineer Michael Grimes can be found at: Kells Transport Museum

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